Travel
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 154 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from John Pitcairn to Maria C. Hogan, 1878-09-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from John Pitcairn, Jr. in Philadelphia, PA to Maria C. Hogan. 2 half pages. Contents:
-J. Pitcairn informs M. Hogan of travel plans in the hope that they might meet in Philadelphia before he departs for France on Oct. 9th on the Havre Steamer
-suggests meeting in early October as he will have the “Egyptian Photographic views” mounted by then
-returns letter written by Mr. DeCharms that M. Hogan lent himNames mentioned: Mr. Childs (Walter C....
Dates:
1878-09-18
Letter from Leonard Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1873-03-23
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Leonard Tafel in New Brighton, NY to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Tafel has received Pitcairn’s letter. He supposes they have now returned from their journey, and he hopes Mr. Benade has fully recovered from his sickness. Tafel looks forwards to Pitcairn’s advice concerning the Greek which he desires to commence in April. He writes that the plates for Matthew have arrived from Germany and that copies will be ready on the first of April. He inquires regarding Benade’s...
Dates:
1873-03-23
Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-07-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Academy of the New Church: Adventus Domini” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-when will Gertrude visit? welcome anytime
-well tell Gertrude about visit with Pittsburgh “Saintesses” Maria & Mary when she visits
-Gertrude’s father may soon expect a patient on M. A. Burnham’s recommendation Names mentioned: Walter C. (Childs), Maria & Mary (Hogan?)
Places mentioned:...
Dates:
1878-07-05
Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-07-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from M. A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Academy of the New Church: Adventus Domini” letterhead. 2 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-disappointed Gertrude won’t be visiting Burnhams; happy she has opportunity to visit Pittsburgh
-prospect of being together next winter; looks forward to reading & discussing truths of the Church
-Dr. (N. C. Burnham) suffering from rheumatic troubles & back pain; sends love & says he will soon send...
Dates:
1878-07-17
Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-08-30
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Academy of the New Church: Adventus Domini” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter received
-Burnham’s short stay in Phila; hoping to find rooms on Girard St.; will meet Gertrude at her father’s office; lunch & long talk
-Maria (Hogan) will make Gertrude another visit
-sorry to hear of Gertrude’s illness; hopefully cold weather will help
-Dr. is well & sends love...
Dates:
1878-08-30
Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-12-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-Burnham’s busy visit with Church friends in Pittsburgh; has not yet had alone time to speak with Maria; happy in Maggie’s company day & night
-hoping to hear from home today; if all is well with the Doctor, will go to Chicago; boys would like to go, but can’t depart until after Janet’s betrothal Names mentioned: Maria (Hogan), Maggie...
Dates:
1878-12-08
Letter from Mary Dover & Maria C. Hogan to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1878-08-10
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover & Maria C. Hogan in Pittsburgh, PA to Dr. George R. Starkey. 1 page, double-sided. Condition: Faded. Contents:
-Addressed to “My dear Stern Parent”
-will the Doctor let Gertrude & Paul visit Mary & Maria in Pittsburgh as he promised when Mary & Maria were in Philadelphia?
-sorry that George cannot come
-happy to hear Doctor’s health has improved following a trip to the seashoreNames mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude...
Dates:
1878-08-10
Letter from Mary Dover to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-09-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received with great excitement
-Maria sat in rear train car with “the Boy”; left with eyes bright & face beaming
-very sorry not to be joining Maria on upcoming visit to Starkeys in Philadelphia
-sorry to hear Starkey family has been sick with the chills
-happy to hear that Doctor has returned & Mrs. B. (Burnham?) will be with them soon; happy that...
Dates:
1878-09-17
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-02-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 2 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-excitement over receiving first letter from Academy “sister” correspondent (i.e. Pauline); Maggie received letter from Malvina (Boericke)
-doctrinal reading class at Shady Side
-hopes Pauline can attend Association meeting; wishes all Academy friends could be together in Philadelphia
-friendship w/ Maria (Hogan)
-letter from Mr. John Pitcairn: Pitcairn & Bishop...
Dates:
1878-02-21
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-07-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. Dated: “July 8,” no year. Filed under 1878. 3 pages, double-sided. Crest of a rope wrapped around an anchor pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-remembrances of recent stay with Starkeys in Phila.; will especially miss morning worship, didn’t know such a perfect family existed, enjoyed “Gertie’s” angelic sphere & teaching, sorry she & Maria were so loud- hopefully Gertie & Paul...
Dates:
1878-07-08